Archive for the 'Dining Out' Category

Forget About Dennys! Thanh My Restaurant – Westminster

When night time rolls around and the thought of fries makes me sour, Little Saigon is my go-to place and Thanh My is one of my favorite destinations.
You’ve got to love a place where six ladies work the kitchen while all the men buss tables and work the floor.
The menu is THICK. Don’t worry if [...]

Fish In A Bottle – Placentia

Keep the fish in the bottle! Unless you have no other options for sushi…….. still don’t come here. Get some Molca Salsa or instant ramen.
Fish In a Bottle is located in Placentia. I have never really explored this place and upon entering the plaza, sushi did NOT seem like a good fit. I ordered the [...]

Oki Doki – Tustin

The menu at Oki Doki is all over the map with pretty affordable prices. That should be warning sign #1 if you’re looking for high quality across the board.
$1 Kirin mugs for happy hour is aweesome! I believe they have changed this happy hour recently to Mon-Thurs 5pm-7pm or 7:30pm. The perfect break right before [...]

Wafu of Japan – Costa Mesa

*see the revisit post*
Positioned around loads of fast food, something like a Denny’s, behind a gas station, and baring neon paint on its face, Wafu of Japan is a gimmick. right?!
Whatever it is the seafood is fresh. We had the salmon, yellow tail, albacore, red snapper, and the octopus–they have all been consistently fresh and [...]

Veggie Grill – Irvine

When I don’t feel like cooking, The Veggie Grill is only a skip and a hop away. The burgers are very expensive for what they are, $8-10 for a fast food burger! Vegetarian food, however, does usually cost a bit more.
I’ve had the chance to try the Bali Bliss, Portobello, and Grillin’ Chickin’, and the [...]